Alaska Cruises Central

What Type of Cruise Ship Should I Take?

The type of ship you select can also have a big impact on your budget. There are basically three types you can consider. First, all of the major Alaska cruise lines have very large ships, and can often have some very attractive promotions to fill them. As you might expect, they have a strong incentive [...]

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Choosing A Cruise Ship?

More than 30 ships from 13 cruise lines sail in Alaska’s waters.  The ships range from the medium size (800 to 1500 passengers) to mega-size (2000 and more) to smaller, nature-oriented ships with fewer than 200 passengers.  The medium size and mega-ships are floating resorts with a wealth of entertainment facilities and organized activities.  The [...]

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Alaskan Cruise Ship Experience

Alaska is a really unique and beautiful place and taking an Alaska cruise will provide you with an experience like none other. Alaska is by far the biggest state by territory yet  it has the smallest population of any state in the U.S.. This is perhaps why many people consider this to the be the [...]

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Alaskan Cruise Ship Health Inspections

Amid reports of viral infections of cruise ships, potential cruise line passengers have raised concerns about the health conditions on cruise lines. The National Center for Environmental Health maintains a searchable database that   contains vessel sanitation inspection reports for the whole year. For ships working Alaska waters, look for inspection dates between April and September. Many [...]

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